Everything about Nitesh Yadav, the latest rising star in Indian mixed martial arts
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Here is the relevant details about Nitesh Yadav and the emerging rise of MMA in India. The idea behind mixed martial arts (MMA) is to combine many combat methods into one sport. As early as the 33rd Olympiad in 648 BC, when Pankration was developed by fusing wrestling and boxing methods, this idea may be traced back to the dawn of humankind. The UFC, or Ultimate Fighting Championship, is now considered to be the origin of modern mixed martial arts.
It is currently one of the sports with the quickest growth rates worldwide. The sport’s growth over the past five years has been nothing short of astounding. According to a recent survey, MMA has seen a surge in participation of 19.5% during 2013, only being surpassed by adventure racing in terms of growth. Currently, the average number of purchases for a league pay-per-view event ranges from 500k to 1.5 million.
The UFC was not regarded as an authentic sports league like other major sports until decades after its debut. It was criticised for being overly cruel and vicious. A push sponsored by John McCain, who referred to mixed martial arts as “human cockfighting,” resulted in the state of New York and the majority of the US outlawing the sport in 1997. However, the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board only permitted MMA matches to be held in New Jersey three years later.
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Nitesh Yadav past achievements in combat sports which makes him so promising
In many ways, this wave of elation is completely normal. Behind basketball and soccer, MMA is currently the third most popular sport worldwide. Despite its vast population and thriving economy, India has a long tradition of combat sports. Despite a poor overall record in international competition, India consistently competes for gold in the sports of boxing and wrestling.
There is an emerging Indian Mixed Martial Artist who goes by the name of Nitesh Yadav, Nitesh’s tale will live throughout history. Nitesh, who was born in Uttar Pradesh, relocated to Mumbai at a young age as a result of his father’s efforts. The little lad, who came from a lowly family, had always been attracted with battles and hand-to-hand combat. When Nitesh was in the third standard of his government school, he had his first experience with martial arts.
Nitesh switched from karate to MMA for the mat when he was in the eighth grade because he had always wanted to use his punches and knockouts to express more. Nitesh established a reputation for himself at the national level after routinely performing at the state and regional levels.
He has won five national kickboxing gold medals. Nitesh currently has a commendable two wins and two losses on the professional stage. He is currently rehabilitating from an ACL injury but will shortly return to competition.
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